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Everyone knows that good lighting is important when shooting video, but professional video lights can be prohibitively expensive. In this video, our friends over at ShareGrid demonstrate how to get professional looking results using inexpensive equipment available at any hardware store, including work lights, poster board and even a shower curtain.
Want some tips on getting pro quality sound as well? Our recent DPReview TV episode covers the basics of getting high quality, low cost sound.
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Razer's Blade laptops have always been marketed as premium gaming PCs. But the company's unflappable focus on build quality, a bloatware-free operating system, and the most powerful hardware on the market makes these laptops a phenomenal option for photo and video editing.
The FLM CP34-L4 II is the latest in a line of well-respected premium tripods from this European brand. How does it compare against its peers? Read our in-depth review to find out.
The The SIrui SR-3204 is an affordable 'Systematic' tripod that offers attractive features. So how does it compare to other models in its class? Read our in-depth review to find out.
The new Sony ZV-E10 is seemingly a vlogger's dream. It shoots uncropped 4K/24p video, offers headphone and microphone ports, a touch-sensitive selfie screen, class-leading AF and a darn good onboard mic. Unfortunately, jiggly 4K and subpar Full HD footage detract from its appeal.
The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 50mm F1.0 R WR is a premium fast aperture portrait prime for the company's X-mount cameras. Find out how it performs in our review.
If you're looking for the perfect drone for yourself, or to gift someone special, we've gone through all of the options and selected our favorites.
If you're looking for a high-quality camera, you don't need to spend a ton of cash, nor do you need to buy the latest and greatest new product on the market. In our latest buying guide we've selected some cameras that might be a bit older but still offer a lot of bang for the buck.
What's the best camera for shooting landscapes? High resolution, weather-sealed bodies and wide dynamic range are all important. In this buying guide we've rounded-up several great cameras for shooting landscapes, and recommended the best.
What’s the best camera for less than $1000? The best cameras for under $1000 should have good ergonomics and controls, great image quality and be capture high-quality video. In this buying guide we’ve rounded up all the current interchangeable lens cameras costing under $1000 and recommended the best.
Although a lot of people only upload images to Instagram from their smartphones, the app is much more than just a mobile photography platform. In this guide we've chosen a selection of cameras that make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images, ideal for sharing on social media.
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Despite being a year of unknowns, mostly due to the global chip shortage and COVID-19 resurgence, 2021 is proving the be the year of stabilization industry experts believed it would be.
Photographer Dustin Dolby has shared an in-depth tutorial showing how you can capture and edit a poster-style commercial shot of beer with minimal effort.
The Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Sport is an all-new, designed-for-mirrorless update to Sigma's 'Contemporary' offering for DSLRs. Our first impressions of its optical quality are positive - click through to learn more about it.
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Once we got our hands on the new Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN Sport, we slapped it on a Panasonic Lumix S1R and headed to the lake to catch some wild humans alongside more traditional wildlife.
Sigma has announced its 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS 'Sports' lens for full-frame E- and L-mount bodies. The lens features 25 elements, 4 stops of image stabilization, a zoom torque switch and weather-sealing.
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Dr. Adrian Smith is back with a new video showcasing what it looks like when seven species of moth are filmed at 6,000 frames per second as they take flight.
Apple has rolled out a trio of new GPU configuration options for its Mac Pro computer, with upgrade prices ranging from $2,400 to $11,600 and memory ranging from 32GB to 128GB.
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A drone struck a skyscraper in New York City's World Trade Center complex on Monday evening around 5:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time.
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Photographer Dave Holland has captured behind-the-scenes images of Sony’s service center for press photographers covering the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
By allowing users to mount Sony E-mount lenses on compatible Nikon Z-mount cameras, Techart's TZE-01 adapter brings us one step closer to that distant dream of universally interchangeable lens–camera combinations – but the key word is 'compatible.'
After speaking with a photo editor working with files captured at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, DPReview has confirmed that the native resolution of the Canon is 24MP.
Razer's Blade laptops have always been marketed as premium gaming PCs. But the company's unflappable focus on build quality, a bloatware-free operating system, and the most powerful hardware on the market makes these laptops a phenomenal option for photo and video editing.
The FLM CP34-L4 II is the latest in a line of well-respected premium tripods from this European brand. How does it compare against its peers? Read our in-depth review to find out.
With smoke from forest fires keeping them out of the Alberta countryside, Chris and Jordan take to the streets of Calgary to test out Tamron's ultra-wide 11-20mm F2.8 lens for Sony APS-C cameras.
Chris and Jordan from DPReview TV just wrapped up their review of the Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD for Sony E-mount. Check out their sample gallery and judge image quality for yourself.
This week marked the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 15 mission. The 9th crewed Apollo mission was the fourth to land on the Moon and the first to use a lunar roving vehicle (LRV), affectionately known as a 'moon buggy.' Join us as we look back at the historic Apollo 15 mission and the first lunar rover.
A pair of images briefly posted to (then removed from) Twitter appear to show off Nikon’s unreleased full-frame mirrorless camera.
Curious about film photography? Don't know where to begin? We've got you covered! Parts 1-10 of our absolute beginner's guide to film photography cover all the basics of the medium, from film and camera types to advice on choosing the best camera for you.
A few photographers are testing the upcoming Canon EOS R3 mirrorless camera at the Tokyo 2020 games, including Atiba Jefferson, who has published an animation showing the R3 shooting at 30 frames per second.
Leica has released its first smartphone, the Leitz Phone 1. The phone features iconic Leica styling, a 20.2MP 1"-type image sensor and much more.
Boxfish Luna is an underwater drone capable of capturing 8K footage thanks to being compatible with Sony's a1 and a7S III cameras.
The The SIrui SR-3204 is an affordable 'Systematic' tripod that offers attractive features. So how does it compare to other models in its class? Read our in-depth review to find out.
In addition to strong sales of its EOS R5 and R6 mirrorless cameras, Canon says it expects RF lens sales to further drive growth throughout 2021.
The Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD is a compact ultra-wide zoom for Sony APS-C E-mount bodies. See how it performed in a variety of situations in our sample gallery.
A government registration filing for a pair of unannounced (and unnamed) Nikon cameras states that one of the models will include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and GNSS. It would be the first camera to use GNSS instead of GPS.
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